Vice President of Warehousing & Distribution

Butterfly Staffing

Vice President of Warehousing & Distribution

Chesapeake, VA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Butterfly Staffing is partnering with a well-established, 3PL provider to find a forward-thinking and operations-focused Vice President of Warehousing & Distribution. This is a critical leadership opportunity for a seasoned logistics professional to modernize, scale, and manage end-to-end distribution operations across a multi-site warehousing network.

    The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience leading large operational teams, developing key performance indicators, and driving continuous improvement across warehousing and supply chain functions.

    Key Responsibilities:

    Strategic & Operational Leadership

    • Define and implement warehouse strategy aligned with corporate growth goals.
    • Drive process improvements across inventory, order fulfillment, shipping/receiving, and safety.
    • Oversee warehouse, packing & crating, security, and facilities teams across multiple locations.
    • Implement and manage operational metrics to track productivity, efficiency, and profitability.
    • Lead the integration of technology and data analytics to enhance visibility and performance.
    • Partner with senior leadership on business forecasting and company-wide initiatives.

    Team Management & Development

    • Lead and inspire a workforce of 250+ warehousing and distribution team members.
    • Identify talent needs and support hiring, onboarding, and development initiatives.
    • Foster a strong, safety-first culture aligned with OSHA and best practices.
    • Mentor managers and supervisors across warehousing functions to drive accountability and results.

    Customer & Business Expansion

    • Strengthen existing customer relationships and uncover new growth opportunities.
    • Collaborate across departments and with sister companies to provide integrated supply chain solutions.
    • Lead development of service delivery models that align with evolving customer needs.

    Data & Financial Oversight

    • Manage department budgets and resource allocations to meet financial targets.
    • Monitor and report on KPIs, including asset and labor productivity.
    • Oversee pricing/costing models and ensure service profitability.


    Preferred Qualifications

    • 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in logistics, warehousing, or industrial operations.
    • Proven success managing multi-site operations and large teams.
    • Strong data analysis skills with proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Power BI.
    • Experience with WMS and/or ERP systems.
    • Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement frameworks.
    • Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, engineering, or related field required; MBA preferred.

    Traits That Will Set You Apart

    • Visionary yet execution-oriented leader
    • Skilled in team development and operational transformation
    • Collaborative, hands-on, and metric-driven mindset
    • Experience in customer-centric, high-volume logistics environments